Barges grounded by low water clog Mississippi River traffic
Lack of rainfall in recent weeks has left the Mississippi River approaching record low levels.
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Rapper Mystikal Has Been Arrested On Rape And Domestic Abuse Charges
New Orleans rapper Mystikal has been arrested on rape and domestic abuse charges.
The Florida Aquarium Welcomes Their Newest Adorable Resident
There's a dapper new resident in Tampa! Meet Kini, pronounced Keen-EE. CW44's Price McKeon was given an exclusive introduction to the newest penguin at the Florida Aquarium!
Scott Bakula On 'NCIS: New Orleans' 100th Episode: 'Very Exciting For A Lot Of People'
'NCIS: New Orleans' will air its 100th episode this Tuesday at 10:00PM ET/PT, only on CBS. This week's episode offers viewers a never before seen look into Dwayne Pride's background and introduces fans to a new member of the Pride family.
Foodie's Guide To New Orleans
Recommendations on the best restaurants to visit and best food to try while visiting New Orleans
The Originals: I'll See You in Hell or New Orleans (10/22)
With tension running as high as ever, Klaus (Joseph Morgan) and Elijah (Daniel Gillies) are forced to come together in order to uncover Lucien's (guest star Andrew Lees) true motives in New Orleans. Cami (Leah Pipes) is caught off guard when she finds herself face to face with Lucien and is surprised when he reveals some unexpected information about his past with Klaus. Elsewhere, a mysterious figure presents an enticing offer to Marcel (Charles Michael Davis), while Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) turns to an unconventional way of coping with her current situation. Finally, an old acquaintance from Elijah's past arrives in New Orleans and delivers some startling news involving the growing threat to the Mikaelson siblings.
America's Best High-End Restaurants
New York City has many of the country's best restaurants but other foodie towns give the city some competition. For instance, Chicago's Alinea and the Napa Valley's Restaurant at Meadowood also deserve merit.
Explore The South: Sights To Behold In America's Southern Region
Featuring many of America's oldest cities, superb food, refined beauty and world famous attractions, the South has something to offer for all walks of life.
Guide To New Orleans' 2014 Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras 2014 may be a few weeks away, but Carnival season has already begun in New Orleans, with brightly colored parades throughout the city and much more to come.
Best Bachelorette And Bachelor Party Destinations In The U.S.
Among the best American destinations to travel to for a bachelorette or bachelor party are Las Vegas, Los Angeles, South Beach Miami, New Orleans and New York City.
Best Places To Visit Off Season In The US
New Orleans, Orlando, Maui, Phoenix, and San Francisco are among the best places to visit in the U.S. in the off season.
Best Places To Visit On Your Guys-Only Road Trip
A road trip might be the rare occasion for guys to get away from it all and share a few drinks and laughs with their best buddies. Here are five of the best places to go on your guys' only road trip.
CBS Announces Week-Long 24/7 Coverage Before Super Bowl XLVII
Opinion: As Hurricane Isaac Threatens The GOP Continues To Party
As Hurricane Isaac threatens the Gulf again, we will see if Katrina and Isaac serve as bookends of GOP hostility to federal disaster relief. An odd stance for a party that claims to "choose life" while watching people die in natural disasters rather than provide an adequate response.
'Cable Guy' Tours Country for History Channel
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Funny man Dan Whitney, the Blue Collar Comedy crew member known as "Larry the Cable Guy," says Louisiana and Alaska are among the states that gave him great fodder for the second season of his History Channel show "Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy," which premieres Jan. 11.
Rested Buccaneers begin preparation for Saints
Bucs' Graham goes on IR with torn Achilles' tendon
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Three bodies recovered in Iowa building collapse; lawsuit accuses city and owners of negligence
The bodies of three men have been removed from the site of a collapsed six-story apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, about a week after part of the building fell to the ground.
Tyler James Williams reluctantly addresses his sexuality
"Usually I wouldn't address stuff like this, but I feel like it as a conversation is bigger than me. I'm not gay.''
Pence files paperwork to join 2024 presidential race, setting up clash with Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Monday filed the paperwork for his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
The Fugees reunite for what may be their last performance
The trio make up the hip hop group the Fugees and fans have long wanted them to reunite.
Arnold Schwarzenegger explains in Netflix docuseries how he told wife about his secret son, report says
The couple had married in 1986 and are the parents of four children. The affair with Mildred Baena happened in 1996.
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Moms 'Demand Action' amid observance of Gun Violence Awareness Day
Gun violence awareness day falls on the first Friday in June. It's a time to remember victims and survivors of gun violence, and to raise awareness.
DeSantis anti-immigration law takes effect in Florida, statewide protests emerge
Across Florida on Thursday, workers didn't show up at construction sites and tomato fields and scores of restaurants, shops and other small businesses never opened their doors to protest a new state law that imposes restrictions on undocumented immigrants.
Tampa Bay Area experts urge early hurricane preparedness, reference hurricane Ian's lingering impact
You may have noticed more frequent rainy days across the bay area. June 1 kicks off the official first day of hurricane season and experts say that now is the time to make a plan to protect your loved ones.
Tampa Bay Area veterinarians working to generate solutions for struggling pet owners
In 2020, pet shelter adoptions were booming. But skip ahead three years later, and veterinarians say the ratio of animals surrendered to shelters has shot up and the financial strain is to blame.
DeSantis-associated super PAC draws complaint from watchdog group alleging $80M in state funds are being transferred to federal funds
Florida elections officials change campaign finance guidelines, potentially aiding DeSantis allies. A super PAC associated with DeSantis has drawn a complaint from a watchdog group over fund transfers.
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Atlanta police release body cam footage from Midtown hospital shooting
Newly released body cam footage from the mass shooting in Midtown shows Atlanta police searching for the suspect, Deion Patterson, 24.
Prosecutors to drop charges against officers involved in Rayshard Brooks shooting
Prosecutors investigating whether to pursue charges against the Atlanta police officers involved in the June 2020 shooting death of Rayshard Brooks said they plan to have the charges dismissed.
Atlanta Police takes female suspect into custody in deadly Midtown shootings
Atlanta Police said a female suspect has been taken into custody following shootings that left two persons dead and another hurt.
Federal appeals court delays Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony in Georgia election probe
A federal appeals court agreed to temporarily put on hold a lower court's order requiring that Sen. Lindsey Graham testify before a special grand jury.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp moves to quash subpoena in Fulton County election probe
Kemp's attorneys alleged that the subpoena could "influence the November 2022 election cycle," and called its timing "suspect."
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Tampa Bay Area experts urge early hurricane preparedness, reference hurricane Ian's lingering impact
You may have noticed more frequent rainy days across the bay area. June 1 kicks off the official first day of hurricane season and experts say that now is the time to make a plan to protect your loved ones.
One case of malaria in Tampa Bay Area confirmed by FL Department of Health
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota and Manatee Counties say there has been one confirmed case of malaria.
FDA proposes revamping medication guides that come with prescriptions
The proposed rule would require the prescriptions you get to come with a new kind of single-page medication guide with an easy-to-use set of directions and easy-to-understand safety information.
Active duty airman and local war veteran share message on Memorial Day
This Memorial Day weekend, local war veterans are on a mission to help their fellow active duty and retired military brothers and sisters.
Local college launches program to help first responders facing mental health setbacks
During Mental Health Awareness month, local law enforcement officers are working alongside education officials to help support each other.
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Pence files paperwork to join 2024 presidential race, setting up clash with Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Monday filed the paperwork for his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Biden signs debt ceiling deal into law, averting historic default
President Joe Biden signed into law Saturday a bill to suspend the nation's debt limit through January 1, 2025, to avert a first-ever US default.
Biden to address nation from Oval Office after avoiding catastrophic default
President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office on Friday evening, following congressional passage of a compromise measure that raises the federal borrowing limit and avoids a catastrophic default.
DeSantis anti-immigration law takes effect in Florida, statewide protests emerge
Across Florida on Thursday, workers didn't show up at construction sites and tomato fields and scores of restaurants, shops and other small businesses never opened their doors to protest a new state law that imposes restrictions on undocumented immigrants.
Trump on tape talking about classified document he kept after leaving the White House
Several sources say the recording captures the sound of paper rustling, as if Trump was waving the document around, though is not clear if it was the actual Iran document.
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Three bodies recovered in Iowa building collapse; lawsuit accuses city and owners of negligence
The bodies of three men have been removed from the site of a collapsed six-story apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, about a week after part of the building fell to the ground.
China accuses US of 'provocation' after near collision of warships
China's defense minister accused the US of "provoking bloc confrontation for self-interest" and said Washington and its allies were making up rules to assert dominance over the region.
Natalee Holloway case suspect Joran van der Sloot to be handed over to US on Thursday, Peru says
Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway, will be temporarily transferred to US custody on June 8 to face charges.
It could be dangerous to keep cash in Venmo, PayPal apps, regulator warns
Apps like PayPal and Venmo might be convenient, but they're not banks — and a federal financial services watchdog is worried that too many consumers are treating them as such.
Tropical Storm Arlene forms in the Gulf of Mexico
Tropical Storm Arlene has formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, one day after the official start of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
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Sherpa who saved climber in Everest death zone says it was hardest rescue 'in my life'
Gelje Sherpa was on his way to the top of the world's highest mountain when he spotted the climber clinging to the rope.
Zelensky makes dramatic Japan appearance as G7 leaders take aim at Russia and China
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky joined leaders of major democracies on Saturday at a summit in Japan dominated by a push to present a unified front against both Russia and China.
Argentina raises interest rate to 97% as it struggles to tackle inflation
The Central Bank of Argentina raised its key interest rate Monday by six percentage points to 97% in an effort to tackle soaring inflation that has reached 30-year highs.
End of Title 42 immigration policy brought fewer migrants than expected, but communities are still on high alert
The expiration of a Covid-related border restriction policy known as Title 42 has so far brought fewer migrant arrivals than expected, but southern border communities still worry about overcrowded migrant processing and detention facilities.
Texas mall massacre gunman identified as witnesses describe horror of the shooting spree that killed 8 people
The man who opened fire Saturday at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas, killing eight people and wounding at least seven others was identified as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia, the Texas Department of Public Safety said Sunday.
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Horse dies at Belmont Park after sustaining injury during race ahead of next week's Triple Crown finale
A horse died following a race at Belmont Park after sustaining an injury Thursday ahead of next week's Triple Crown finale.
SEC to play 8-game conference football schedule in 2024; long-term model still TBD
The SEC will play 8 conference games in 2024 when it expands to 16 teams with the addition of Oklahoma and Texas, but beyond that, the outlook is a bit murky.
One-on-One with Edwin Moses, Part Three
Edwin Moses has been a busy man over the years, with philanthropic work as well as developing and crafting doping protocols used by international amateur sporting bodies.
One-on-One with Edwin Moses, Part Two
Edwin Moses caught many by surprise with his rise to track-and-field stardom.
One-on-One with Edwin Moses, Part One
Atlanta Now's Sam Crenshaw recently sat down with Moses to discuss the path he took throughout his storied life.
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Tyler James Williams reluctantly addresses his sexuality
"Usually I wouldn't address stuff like this, but I feel like it as a conversation is bigger than me. I'm not gay.''
The Fugees reunite for what may be their last performance
The trio make up the hip hop group the Fugees and fans have long wanted them to reunite.
Arnold Schwarzenegger explains in Netflix docuseries how he told wife about his secret son, report says
The couple had married in 1986 and are the parents of four children. The affair with Mildred Baena happened in 1996.
Michael J. Fox takes a fall at 'Back to the Future' panel
Fox recently shared that his battle with Parkinson's has gotten more difficult. "I'm not gonna be 80."
"Wild 'N Out" star Jacky Oh dies at 32
Jacky Oh, who appeared in five seasons of the VH1 sketch comedy and battle rap improv game show "Wild 'N Out," produced in Atlanta, has reportedly died in Miami.
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It could be dangerous to keep cash in Venmo, PayPal apps, regulator warns
Apps like PayPal and Venmo might be convenient, but they're not banks — and a federal financial services watchdog is worried that too many consumers are treating them as such.
Peloton is recalling 2 million bikes because seats could break in the middle of a ride
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the seat posts of the bike models involved could break, injuring the riders.
FDA considers first ever over-the-counter birth control pill
The FDA is concerned about the effectiveness of the pill in overweight women and if individuals would follow the instructions properly.
New York becomes first state to ban natural gas stoves, furnaces in most new buildings
The law requires all-electric heating and cooking in new buildings shorter than seven stories by 2026, and for taller buildings by 2029.
Kroger and its subsidiaries will end weekly grocery specials in newspapers
The ads for Kroger stores and subsidiaries, including Ralphs, Fred Meyer, and King Soopers, will shift online. Printed copies will be available in stores, the company said.
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Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office rescues two human trafficking victims
Two human traffickers are now behind bars. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says after months of investigation, two victims are now receiving assistance and are no longer being trafficked.
Pride month: A brief history that brought us to today
As pride month kicks off, Now News takes a brief look at the events that brought us the month of celebrating pride.
DeSantis anti-immigration law takes effect in Florida, statewide protests emerge
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' anti-immigration law took effect Thursday as protest groups walked off of the job and took to the streets in a statewide stand of solidarity.
Tampa Bay Area experts urge early hurricane preparedness, reference hurricane Ian's lingering impact
You may have noticed more frequent rainy days across the bay area. Today kicks off the official first day of hurricane season and experts say that now is the time to make a plan to protect your loved ones. Officials here in the bay area are warning families to get prepared now to avoid the potential long lasting impacts that we're still seeing in southwest Florida post hurricane Ian.
DeSantis-associated super PAC draws complaint from watchdog group
Florida elections officials change campaign finance guidelines, potentially aiding DeSantis allies.
